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hurriedly-changed

|hur-ried-ly-changed|

B2

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/ˈhʌridli tʃeɪndʒd/

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/ˈhʌrɪdli tʃeɪndʒd/

(hurriedly)

quick alteration

Base Form
hurriedly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'hurriedly' originates from 'hurry,' which comes from Middle English 'hurren,' meaning 'to move with haste.' 'Changed' comes from Old French 'changier,' meaning 'to alter or exchange.'

Historical Evolution

'hurriedly' evolved from the Middle English 'hurren' and 'changed' from the Old French 'changier,' eventually forming the modern English phrase 'hurriedly-changed.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'hurriedly' meant 'with haste,' and 'changed' meant 'to alter.' Together, they convey the idea of something being altered quickly.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

altered or modified in a quick or rushed manner.

The hurriedly-changed schedule caused confusion among the attendees.

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Last updated: 2025/03/29 14:11